This Dave Martinez autographed 1993 Upper Deck #400 Cincinnati Reds card features the versatile outfielder during the second and final season of his Cincinnati tenure. Upper Decks photography-driven approach provides a sharp early-1990s presentation of Martinez during the middle portion of his 16-year Major League career.
Martinez joined the Cincinnati Reds in 1992 after spending parts of four seasons with the Montreal Expos. He appeared in 134 games during his first season with Cincinnati, collecting 120 hits, 20 doubles, 7 home runs and 38 RBI while providing the Reds with the ability to play all three outfield positions.
In 1993, Martinez appeared in 117 games for Cincinnati, collecting 87 hits with 13 doubles, 3 triples and 4 home runs. It was his final season with the Reds before joining the San Francisco Giants for 1994 and beginning the next chapter of his lengthy Major League career.
Martinez ultimately played 16 seasons in the Major Leagues, compiling 1,599 hits, 91 home runs, 580 RBI, 183 stolen bases and a .276 career batting average. His combination of contact hitting, speed and defensive versatility allowed him to remain a valuable contributor for numerous clubs through the 2001 season.
Martinez later enjoyed considerable success from the dugout. He served as bench coach for the 2016 World Series champion Chicago Cubs before becoming manager of the Washington Nationals and leading the franchise to its first World Series championship in 2019. Representing the final season of his Cincinnati tenure, the 1993 Upper Deck #400 is an appealing addition for Reds collectors, Dave Martinez fans, Upper Deck collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.
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